
Chris McMullen
Chris is a freelance journalist who, aside from covering games and gaming-related tech, has a taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at The Escapist, GameSpew (where he’s the morning news writer) and more. You can follow him on Twitter @MarmaladeBus.
Latest articles by Chris McMullen

Solar eclipse glasses: How to check safety and use them correctly
By Hanneke Weitering last updated
You can always grab a pair ahead of the next solar eclipse!

Zeiss binoculars deals: Our favorite deals of 2025
By Ian Evenden last updated
Zeiss binoculars deals are tough to spot... but we're keeping an eye out for them.

At $800 off, this powerful Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera has never been cheaper, just in time for March's lunar eclipse
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for to take your astrophotography to the next level? Save up to $800 on the Nikon Z8, a powerhouse of a mirrorless camera just in time to capture March's lunar eclipse.

See the planet parade for under $70 with this beginner friendly, super-portable Celestron telescope deal
By Chris McMullen published
Deals The Celestron 70mm Travel Scope is currently 36% off with a coupon, making it the cheapest it's been in a long time.

Best locations for astrophotography and skywatching 2025
By Tantse Walter last updated
Highlights of the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching worldwide including practical information to make your stargazing trip a success.

Save nearly $75 on these all-purpose Celestron Nature DX ED 8x42
By Chris McMullen published
Deals These rugged, all-weather Celestron binoculars are perfect for wide-field stargazing and wildlife watching, and now they're just $152, plus an additional $15 off.

Best star trackers for astrophotography 2025
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide The best start trackers will help you take better photographs of the planetary parade and the total lunar eclipse by tracking the Earth's rotation.

Beginner telescope for kids now under $100 for Cyber Monday 2024
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for the perfect Christmas present for a young stargazer? Rush to snap up one of the best telescopes for kids, the Celestron AstroMaster, 15% off for Cyber Monday.

The skywatching butler I always wanted — Get $500 off this Unistellar smart telescope
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This Unistellar Odyssey telescope is loaded with features that take the work out of observing the cosmos and it's $460 off for Cyber Monday, but you'll have to be fast!

Hurry! Save hundreds on these 9 telescopes with these last-chance Cyber Monday deals!
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Cyber Monday is your last day to save serious money on telescopes, but you'll have to be fast, we've already seen some deals disappear into a black hole but here are 9 you won't want to miss!

This DJI drone bundle has already seen one price rise since yesterday — don't wait any longer!
By Chris McMullen last updated
Deals Our drone expert gave the DJI Air 3 4.5/5 stars. Fly for longer with the 'Fly More' bundle. Stock is low, so act fast.

Unlock the Cosmos this Cyber Monday! Claim 33% off the Pococo Galaxy Star Projector today.
By Chris McMullen last updated
Deals Pococo has rolled over its Black Friday star projector deal into Cyber Monday to equal its best-ever price. We expect the price to return to $99 tomorrow.

Hurry! Only one left of this Celestron motorized telescope on Amazon this Cyber Monday
By Chris McMullen last updated
Deals This could be your last chance to save $300 on the Celestron NexStar 8SE this Black Friday weekend with stock running low on Amazon.

Hurry! $80 off this awesome Star Wars Lightsaber this Black Friday but stocks are running low
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to roleplay as Star Wars' little green Jedi Master? Get 32% off this electronic Star Wars Black Series Yoda Lightsaber on Amazon this Black Friday.

Light up your home with our favorite Astronaut star projector now 35% cheaper for Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for a gift for a space-loving child? Or do you just want a star projector that won't break the bank? Our favorite Astronaut star projector is 35% cheaper this Black Friday.

Our best budget telescope is $115 off this Black Friday, but you'll have to be fast
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Looking for a gift for a budding sky watcher, or just don't want to break the bank? This Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130AZ telescope is a stellar $115 off in Amazon's Black Friday sale, so grab it while you can!

Missing Star Wars: Ahsoka? Get $94 off this Force FX Elite Sabine Wren Lightsaber
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This Star Wars: Black Series Force Elite Sabine Wren Lightsaber is 34% off at Amazon, just what I need to tide me over till Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2.

$255 off for Black Friday, this astronomer-friendly MacBook Air has never been cheaper
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This sleek MacBook Air M3 13-inch laptop, ideal for budding astronomers, is an absolute steal at 23% in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Stargaze for less — lowest price in six months on these Celestron binoculars at Amazon this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want stunning views of the cosmos without a telescope? Celestron SkyMaster Pro 20x80 binoculars are only $210 in Amazon's Black Friday sale.

Get 26% off this BlissLights galaxy projector this Black Friday and fill your home with stars!
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want to relax, meditate, or lull little ones to sleep? Invite the cosmos into your home with this amazing Blisslights Sky Lite Evolve projector, $10 off at Amazon for Black Friday.

These super powerful skywatching Celestron binoculars are $110 off this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals These Celestron SkyMaster 25x100 binoculars are superb for surveying the night skies and they are 22% off at Amazon this Black Friday.

Save over 20% on this Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Recreate Darth Vader's iconic Star Wars entrance with this awesome Lego Star Wars: Boarding the Tantive IV set, complete with force-choking action, now 20% cheaper for Black Friday.

Black Friday streaming deal: Save 75% on two months of AMC Plus
By Chris McMullen published
Deals AMC Plus is now just $1.25 for two months in this Black Friday streaming deal: Watch "Interstellar", "The Walking Dead", "Snowpiercer" and more for less.

Get 75% off your first two months of Discovery+ this Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals This Discovery+ deal will keep you glued to your set with everything from space documentaries to Shark Week, and it's a good way to keep the family happy this Thanksgiving.

Get $80 off this computer-aided Celestron telescope for Black Friday
By Chris McMullen published
Deals Want a little help with your skygazing? This beginner-friendly Celestron 114LCM newtonian telescope will find and track celestial objects, and it's down to $359.99 at Amazon this Black Friday.
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